Community rules & disclaimer

The rules of the porch

• Everything is free. No selling, no trades-for-money, no fees between neighbors, ever. Asking payment for a "free" item gets a post removed.
• Be kind. No judgment of people who ask for help. No harassment, hate, or shaming — one warning at most, usually none.
• Protect privacy. No addresses, phone numbers, last names, or anyone else's private information in public posts. We connect people privately.
• Be honest. Describe items truthfully. Only ask for what you need. Show up when you commit.
• Legal & safe items only. No weapons, medications, alcohol, recalled items, or anything you don't have the right to give.

What Neighbor Nation is

A free community bulletin board that connects neighbors who want to give with neighbors who need — plus a directory of other sites' free/giveaway sections. We review posts before publishing and pass messages between neighbors so nobody's contact info sits on the public internet.

What Neighbor Nation is not

• Not a charity, marketplace, escrow, or delivery service — exchanges happen directly between neighbors.
• Not a verifier of people or items. Review keeps the board kind; it can't guarantee any person, item, or outcome.
• Not responsible for exchanges: to the maximum extent permitted by law, we're not liable for the condition of items, the conduct of participants, or anything arising from a connection made here. Use the Safe Giving habits.
• Not a collector of your data: no accounts, no trackers, no selling of anything, least of all your information.

How posting & privacy work

Posting needs no account. A new post is saved on your own device until you send it in; a human reviews it and publishes it without your contact details. When someone responds, we connect you two privately, only with your consent. You can ask us to remove your published post at any time. Notes you keep on your device stay there and are yours to delete.

External sites

The Free Stuff Finder links to independent sites (Craigslist, Freecycle, Buy Nothing, and others). They have their own accounts, rules, and risks — we just show you where their free sections live and aren't responsible for their content.

Emergencies & bigger needs

This board is neighbors helping neighbors — it isn't emergency aid. For urgent needs call 911 (danger), 988 (emotional crisis), or 211 (food, shelter, utilities), and see our sister sites for food, work, bills, repairs, and healthcare help.